Add Feature to Retain and Move Selection Area While Measuring in PowerToys Ruler

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Description of the new feature / enhancement

Currently, in PowerToys Ruler, the selection area disappears immediately after releasing the left mouse button. This limits its usability for precise measurements between elements like paragraphs, margins, and gaps. I am requesting a feature where holding the Spacebar while dragging allows the user to move the existing selection area across the screen, without losing it. This would enable more accurate and dynamic measurements, especially for UI/UX design work or similar tasks.

Scenario when this would be used?

1. Current Behavior:

The user clicks and drags to create a selection area.

Upon releasing the mouse button, the selection area disappears.

2. Proposed Behavior:

The user clicks and drags to create a selection area.

While holding the Spacebar (or another specified key), the user can move the selection area across the screen to measure gaps or align with other elements. The initial selection remains intact from the first drag.

Releasing the Spacebar resumes the original dragging functionality, allowing the user to adjust the size of the selection area.

Supporting information

Use Case: This feature is particularly beneficial for designers, developers, or anyone working with precise layout measurements, such as comparing gaps between paragraphs or aligning UI components.

Benefits: Enhances the utility of the Ruler tool by adding a dynamic measurement capability, improving user efficiency and accuracy.

References: Similar behavior can be observed in tools like Photoshop, where holding Spacebar allows repositioning during certain operations.